Afro-Peruvian Cajon and Dance
Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles Cajón 10am-11am: Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Dance […]
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Capoeira Angola
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, BerkeleyTuesdays 7pm-9pm & Saturdays 2pm-4pm Instructor: Sergio Bitencourt For more information: sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com Capoeira Angola, a martial art and ritual combat dance, is one of the major expressions of an African, […]
John Santos presents: Taller de Plena con los Maestros (Plena Workshop)
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , BerkeleyAdmission: $20-$30 Sliding Scale All levels welcome! (Youth with Plena experience are welcome, too.) Please bring panderetas and güícharos if you can! There will be a limited number to share. The […]
Reportaje de la Isla: Fundraiser & Report-Back for Puerto Rico
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , BerkeleyFeaturing report-backs by Tito Matos & Defend Puerto Rico. This report-back and fundraiser, produced by John Santos, showcases the urgent work being done by several groups to uplift and rebuild […]